Estate Planning Needs for Every Stage
Although there is often a progression of complexity in estate planning, this progression generally follows stages in life rather than specific ages.
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Estate Planning for Asset Distribution
The distribution of some of our assets can be governed by contracts. Examples of these contracts include life insurance, investment accounts, bank accounts and trusts.
What Needs to Happen after a Spouse Dies?
The list of things you need to do after someone dies can seem endless, especially during a time when you are also grieving.
What are Power of Attorney Options?
As part of your estate planning, don’t forget to consider a power of attorney.
How Can I Help with My Grandchild’s College Tuition?
Part of estate planning includes helping with the ever-escalating costs of education for children and grandchildren.
Do I Need More Than a Will?
A will is just one of several legal documents that help your loved ones know your end-of-life wishes.
How Do I Keep My Son-in-Law from Getting the Money I Give my Daughter
My daughter, my only child, recently married a nice man. However, he is not responsible with his finances. I don’t want my son-in-law to have any access to her money or through a divorce via equitable distribution.
Gifting Can Help Estate Plans and Heirs Reach Goals
Despite many attempts at repeal over the years, the modern U.S. Estate Tax has been in place since September 8, 1916. Each U.S. citizen and resident alien is entitled to a lifetime exemption from the federal Gift/Estate Tax called the Applicable Exclusion Amount.
Trusts: The Swiss Army Knife of Estate Planning
We may think of a spoiled heiress to a large fortune, whose parents were savvy enough to prevent her from having full access to her funds. On the other hand, we could imagine a loved one with special needs, whose needs will be provided for with trust-protected money.
You Need More than a Will for Estate Planning
Regardless of the pandemic, experts say it’s important to plan for when you’re not here—that is, give thought to what would happen to your bank accounts, your home and your belongings, as well as, perhaps, your dependents.
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